Head to head
Ifor Williams BV105 vs Ifor Williams BV126
The Ifor Williams BV105 is 245kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 555kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 weighs 245kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams BV126 carries 555kg more.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams BV126 is 60cm (2ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams BV126 is 26cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV105 | Ifor Williams BV126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 735kg | 980kg |
| Payload | 1965kg | 2520kg |
| Internal length | 3.00m | 3.60m |
| Internal width | 1.47m | 1.73m |
| Axles | Twin (dual) | Twin (dual) |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV105, Ifor Williams BV126. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the BV105 if...
- you want one that is 245kg lighter empty
A general enclosed trailer for tradespeople and small hauliers who need to keep tools, bikes or stock dry and locked away rather than under a sheet. It sits below the BV125/BV106 in the range, so it suits loads that need weather protection but not extra width or gross weight.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the BV126 if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 555kg more
- you want one that is 60cm (2ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 26cm wider inside
Aimed at businesses moving bulkier equipment or several machines that need to travel enclosed and secure, where the BV105 is too narrow or too light. Its 3500kg rating means a car-derived van or 4x4 with a suitable tow rating can still pull it.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams BV105 and the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Ifor Williams BV105 is 245kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 555kg more. The Ifor Williams BV105 is a an enclosed box van trailer on a 3.0m bed; the Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV105 or the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Ifor Williams BV105. It is 245kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV126.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams BV105 or the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Ifor Williams BV126, by 555kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV105 or the Ifor Williams BV126 on a car licence?
Yes, as far as the licence goes. Both are rated at or under 3,500kg gross, and a car (B) licence has covered towing up to 3,500kg since 16 December 2021. Your car still has to be rated to tow the loaded weight - check the handbook or the VIN plate.
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